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Object Number 49-14-50/8015
Display Title 5 pieces of red wood for coloring. Chipampa
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Chipampa
Inventory Description Wood pieces, 1 withmicaceous surface, worn
Classification
  • Wood
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Misuku
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nyasaland
Additional Geographic Terms Misuku Mountains; Wilindi Forest, near
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 15.9 x 7.7 x 5.3 cm (6 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 49-14-50/8015

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